Downloading e-books: Learn to download e-books from the library’s Overdrive service provided free by the San Diego County Library, at a class 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus. (760) 643-5100.

Travel with Tash: Joe Tash, author of “Dear Guests, Beware of Wild Monkeys” presents a travelogue and a practical guide to global adventure for families with children 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Encinitas Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Dr. Tash and his family traveled around the world in 2005 and 2006. (760) 753-7376; encinitaslibfriends.org

Book talk: Friends of the Library book discussion group meets 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. sdcl.org

Peace Corps Programs: The Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr., hosts a Peace Corps at Any Age program 11 a.m. Jan. 21 with a panel presentation by three Peace Corps volunteers who are over the age of 50 speaking on programs and application process.

One Piano, Four Hands: Monique Kunewalder and Lynne Talley, 1 Piano 4 Hands, perform music of Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Debussy and Bernstein noon Jan. 25 as part of the Wednesday’s@Noon program at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. sdcl.org.

Artful Stitching: An exhibit on Artful Stitching—Contemporary Quilts for the Wall runs through Jan. 4 at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd. Curated by local artist, Karen Cunagin, and features works from award-winning textile masters in the San Diego area. (760) 451-9606.

Diabetes Workshop: Learn what diabetes is and how to manage it, 10 a.m. Jan. 5 at the Ramona branch library. 1275 Main St. Ramona. (760) 788-5270.

Adventures in Acrylics: Free art classes with artist and teacher Carol Ravy 1 p.m. Jan. 6 on painting acrylics with the knife, Jan. 13 on painting acrylics as watercolor and Jan. 20 on painting masks with acrylics at the Ramona branch library. 1275 Main St. (760) 788-5270.

“The Glass Castle:” The 2nd Tuesday Book Club will discuss “The Glass Castle: a Memoir,” by Jeannette Walls 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Escondido Main Library, 239 South Kalmia in downtown Escondido. library.escondido.org.

Blue Creek Band: The bluegrass band will play a blend of blues, swing and gospel 3 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia Street. Free. (760) 839-4839.

“Nimpentoad:” San Diego elementary school students Josh and Harrison Herz hold a book reading of their recently published children’s fantasy “Nimpentoad” 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library, 13330 Salmon River Rd. nimpentoad.com.

Ramona Art Guild features artist Susan Bainbridge who will speak about teaching art to children 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Ramona Library, 1275 Main Street. The Guild will host a spaghetti dinner that night as a scholarship fundraiser. $5 suggested donation. (760) 788-5270.